Soccer - Today’s News
What is the ‘Heart of the Game’ handbook — and how can it help Irish football?
The new 68-page handbook was launched by Minister of State for Sport Michael Ring TD this afternoon.
Carlos Queiroz sparks crowd fury with ‘obscene gesture’ as Iran seal World Cup spot
Alex Ferguson’s old pal didn’t learn this at Old Trafford. Right?
6 reasons why Tahiti’s footballers are your new favourite team
One player climbs coconut trees for a living.
Spain crowned U21 European champions after Thiago hat-trick
The Iberians reclaimed their title after a 4-2 win over Italy in Israel.
7 things you (probably) didn’t know about the man who decides the Premier League fixtures
Before the 2013/14 fixtures are announced, the Premier League gives us a glimpse at the science behind the schedule.
Daryl Horgan’s contender for Airtricity League Goal of the Season
The Cork winger channeled his inner Duffer in Turner’s Cross last Friday night.
It’s the 25th anniversary of Wim Kieft’s bizarre goal against Ireland
We caught up with a famous Dutch supporter who was at the Euro ’88 match in Gelsenkirchen.
Departures Lounge: Homer Simpson, Jason Segel and David James on today’s gossip
Spurs are interested in a Brazilian midfielder while Edison Cavani sounds keen on a move to Real Madrid.
Less than a year to World Cup, Brazil rocked by massive protests
More than 200,000 people marched in the country’s largest protests in 20 years.
The Chronicle are really nailing their Joe Kinnear coverage
It’s safe to say that Big Joe doesn’t have too many friends on Tyneside.
Steven Reid signs new West Brom deal
“If he has better luck with injuries, Steven will have a big part to play here in the new season,” Baggies boss Steve Clarke said.
5 players to look out for in the U21 European Championships final
Reigning champions Spain face Italy in the tournament decider in Israel later today.
Tahiti concede 6 but get to show the world ‘The Paddle’
The tournament underdogs scored once in a heavy defeat to Nigeria last night.
‘It’s water off a duck’s arse’ – Kinnear gives amazing 1st interview since return
Newcastle’s new director of football hit out at the ‘snide-y press’ and got about three of his player’s names wrong.
8 brilliant quotes from The Return of the Rod Squad, episode 2
This week, the former Monaghan United boss does his coaching badges and there’s an appearance from Chris Sutton.
Soccer - Yesterday’s News
‘I’ve got Pardew’s blessing’ insists returning Joe Kinnear
The former Wimbledon boss says he’ll have final say on transfers
Sensational own goal ends South Africa’s World Cup dreams
Bernard Parker scored at both ends in last night’s qualifier in Addis Ababa.
Departures Lounge: Chuck Norris, Jay-Z and Bill rate today’s transfer tittle-tattle
Liverpool are looking for a goalscoring midfielder and a certain Armenian international fits the bill.
6 teens and father convicted of killing Dutch linesman
A court heard how Richard Nieuwenhuizen was beaten to death after officiating a youth match last December.
Robert Lewandowski to snub Manchester United, go to Bayern for 2014/15 — reports
Dortmund insist the Polish striker is going nowhere.
Tahiti: A true underdog story
The tiny South Pacific islanders paddle into uncharted waters when they take on Nigeria at the Confederations Cup in Brazil tonight.
3 things learned from the Confederations Cup this weekend
Spain looked like their old selves and hosts Brazil got up and running.
Isco admits receiving offers from Man City and Real Madrid
The talented Spaniard looks set to leave Malaga this summer and will have his pick of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Luis Suarez scored this free-kick for Uruguay but Spain get off to a flier in Brazil
This one goes out to you, Real Madrid.
Soccer - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Andrea Pirlo curls in a free kick almost as delicious as his beard
The maestro put Italy ahead against Mexico and Mario Balotelli had a part to play in a 2-1 win.
Watch 5 episodes of the original Rod Squad
Get in the mood for the new series by watching the old one.
Joe Kinnear in shock Newcastle return, local media brace themselves
Will we have more memorable, curse-filled press conferences from JFK?
Snapshot: Damien Duff made it through Hell And Back this weekend
Is there anything he can’t do?
Mourinho: Fergie told me he’d retire months ago
‘Why do I know that? I know because we are friends.’ Facebook friends?
Soccer - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Stunning Neymar strike helps Brazil beat Japan in Confederations Cup
A 67,400 crowd roundly booed FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff beforehand.
5-star Sligo beat UCD to keep up pressure at top
It was looking good for the Students after David McMillan gave them the lead on 2 minutes.
Rodgers grilled by 9-year-old, admits Suarez is ‘most naughtiest’ player
He also claimed that managing the Anfield club was the “best job ever”.
McGeady ties himself in knots for a change as he gets hitched
Wedding guests are reported to have seen McGeady bless himself and remark it was his first successful cross of 2013.
VIDEO: Lionel Messi shows Guatamala why he’s the world’s best player
The striker overtook Diego Maradona on the list of Argentina’s top goalscorers last night.
Liverpool would have to listen to offers – Suarez
The Uruguayan striker has been openly courting Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Shane Long, you hopeless romantic you
The WBA striker is getting married today, and he wants the world to know it.
Soccer - Friday 14 June, 2013
Airtricity League: Dundalk end Pat’s unbeaten run as Derry close the gap
Derry City move to within three points of the summit as John Sullivan’s goal condemns Pat’s to their first defeat since April.
Pellegrini takes the reins at Manchester City
The Chilean has agreed a three-year deal with the Premier League outfit.
15 years and 202 LOI goals later, Byrne closes in on all-time record
The 35-year-old is now just 32 goals away from Brendan Bradley, who sits top of the chart.
Wigan set to name Owen Coyle as their new manager
The former Bolton boss takes over from Roberto Martinez.
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